The Boys in the Band
Directed by Joe Mantello
Produced by Ryan Murphy Television
A tense, introspective ensemble drama set at a 1968 birthday party where a drunken game forces seven gay friends to confront hidden resentments, shame, and the fractures beneath their bonds.
At a birthday party in 1968 New York, a surprise guest and a drunken game leave seven gay friends reckoning with unspoken feelings and buried truths.
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Like The Boys in the Band
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Boys in the Band
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Boys in the Band, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Boys in the Band, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Boys in the Band, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
